Getting into anime for the first time can often be intimidating because of its massive catalog. Fans tend to joke that shows such as One Piece will "never end," and the same sentiment can be shared with other popular franchises, such as Dragon Ball. Although some of those jokes have merit, newcomers can watch plenty of good anime shows that are nowhere near as long as the two shows just mentioned. Anime is a genre that keeps growing--so much that it's even invaded mainstream culture. For example, in 2018, Dragon Ball's main protagonist, Goku, made his way into Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. To take it a step further, shows such as Bob's Burger have even referenced My Neighbor Totoro, an anime film by the critically acclaimed Studio Ghibli. As for video games.
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Tango Gameworks Hi-Fi Rush is packed with references to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. As of this writing, all of the shows we recommend are currently two seasons or less and can be watched on various streaming platforms, including Netflix and Crunchyroll. The genres of the shows we recommend include shonen, comedy, drama, and more. Here are our best picks for anime newcomers.
